Columbus McKinnon Corp reported results for the 2026 quarter with net sales rising sharply year over year while the company recorded a sizable net loss and negative earnings per share, driven in part by acquisition-related activity and increased investment.

Financial Highlights

MetricCurrent quarterPrior year quarterYoY changeRevenue¹$531.46M$235.92M125.3%Net income²($88.73M)($1.9M)(4574.9%)Diluted EPS³($2.05)($0.07)(2828.6%)

¹ Reported as “Net sales”. ² Reported as “Net income (loss) attributable to the Company”. ³ Reported as “Diluted income (loss) per share”.

Business Highlights

  • Net sales growth of 125% was driven primarily by the acquisition of Kito Crosby and higher organic volumes.
  • Recent acquisitions, including Kito Crosby and earlier Montratec/Dorner/Garvey deals, broadened the company's lifting, securement, conveyor and automation product offerings.
  • Management is pursuing a market-led, customer-centric CMBS business system to improve margins through innovation and service.
  • Operational priorities include reducing lead times, improving on-time delivery, lowering warranty costs and raising material and factory productivity.
  • R&D spending increased and fiscal-year capital expenditure is planned at $50–$60M to support new products, automation and productivity enhancements.

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